Overall score
Ashmore
65.8/100
Southport
59.8/100
Ashmore vs Southport, QLD suburb comparison
Ashmore for retirees and investment; Southport for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshmoreSouthport
Crime rate
Ashmore
43.3 / 1k
Southport
89.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashmore
359
Southport
676
Population
Ashmore
12,415
Southport
36,786
Metric leadAshmore 5Southport 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashmore is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Southport is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ashmore pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Southport is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Ashmore if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Southport for households prioritising schools.